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V435 FVU

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,027 mi
Last recorded89,027 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV435 FVU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 89,027 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 89,027 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,735 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 72,201 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 66,441 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 60,492 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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V435 FVU is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V435 FVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V435 FVU registered?

V435 FVU is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V435 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V435 FVU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V435 FVU have outstanding finance?

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